Births & Marriages - Perth Courier & Others
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Poole—Birth, at North Elmsley on Monday, 29th Dec., the wife of Mr. Alfred Poole, of a son.
Charlton-Fleming—Married, on the 24th Dec., by Rev. J. Follick, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Thomas Andrew Charlton of Oso to Miss Maggie Fleming of S. Sherbrooke.
Butler-Moodie—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Scotch Line, on the 30th Dec., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. William H. Butler of the 6th Concession Bathurst, to Miss Jennie Moodie, daughter of Mr. Alexander Moodie, Esq., North Burgess.
McCurdy-Baird—Married, at the Manse, Middleville, on the 24th Dec., by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. John McCurdy of Lanark Village to Miss Christina Baird, daughter of Mr. Daniel Baird, Esq., of Lanark Township.
Craig-Sim—Married, on Tuesday, 23rd Dec., Snow Road, by Rev. Mr. A. McAulay, Miss Ida Craig to Jas. D. Sim, second son of Mr. W. H. Sim of N. Sherbrooke.
Moore-Draper—Married, on Wed., 31st Dec., at the residence of the bride’s mother, 32 May Street, West. Toronto Junction, by Rev. W. J. Barkwell, Mr. Thomas B. Moore of Perth to Miss Addie Draper. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
Thompson—Birth, at Arnprior on Tuesday, 3rd Jan., the wife of James E. Thompson, barrister, of a daughter.
Ferrier-Buffam—Married, on New Year’s Eve, Perth, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., Mr. John A. Ferrier of Perth to Miss Kate Buffam, eldest daughter of Mr. Samuel Buffam, Esq., of Fallbrook.
Benton-Turner--Married, on the 27th Dec., at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. A. A. Scott, M.A. Mr. R. Benton of Peterborough to Miss Nellie Turner of Beckwith. (note groom’s name could have been Beaton.)
Charlton-McKerracher—Married, on Wednesday evening, 7th Jan., at the residence of the bride’s father, Bathurst by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. Arthur Lindsay Charlton to Miss Mary McKerracher, daughter of (illegible first name) McKerracher, Esq.
Bygrove-Deacon—Married, on New Year’s Eve at the residence of the bride’s father, Bolingbroke by Rev. J. Follick, Mr. John Bygrove of S. Sherbrooke to Miss Lizzie Deacon of the same place.
McCurdy-Baird—Married, at Middleville on Wed., 24th Dec., by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. John McCurdy of Lanark Village to Miss Christina Baird, daughter of Mr. Daniel Baird, Esq., of Lanark Township.
Elsewhere in the same paper;
Hopetown News: A very happy event took place here last week when James McCurdy of Lanark was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Tena Baird daughter of Mr. D. Baird of this place. The ceremony was performed at the manse at Middleville by Rev. Mr. Andrew. The bride was assisted by Miss Annie McIlraith, the groom by Mr. John Miller of Lanark. After an enjoyable evening the young couple departed for their new home in Lanark followed by the best wishes of many friends.
Inwood-Moulton—Married, at Carleton Place on Tuesday, 30th Dec., by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.D., Mr. George Inwood of Beckwith to Miss Sarah Jane Moulton of Drummond.
Chamney-Stanley—Married, at the residence of John Code, Ramsay, on Monday, 1st Jan., by Rev. J. Osborne, Mr. George Chamney of Beckwith to Miss Bertha Stanley of Pembroke.
McIntosh-McCallum—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Thursday, 1st Jan., by Rev. J. H. (illegible name), Mr. D. H. McIntosh of Pakenham to Miss Maggie McCallum, daughter of Mr. D. McCallum of Cumberland, Ontario.
Perry-Dean—Married, on Friday, (illegible date) December (25th???), at the residence of the bridegroom (?), by Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., Mr. William James Perry of Beckwith to Miss Margaret Jane Dean, daughter of Mr. John Dean of Carleton Place.
Wilson-McLean—Married, on Wednesday, 31st Dec., at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. George E. Wilson of Pilot Mound District, Manitoba to Miss Kate McLean, youngest daughter of Mr. James McLean of Ramsay.
Kingston News: Andrew W. Clements, Perth, and Edna L. Fiddler of this city were married by Rev. D. Laing of the Baptist Church on New Year’s Eve. After the ceremony the reception was held at he residence of M.S. Burnett, 110 Clarence Street, after which the assembled guests were banqueted at the residence of the bride’s father Capt. E. Fiddler of Barrie Street. Mr. and Mrs. Clements have gone on a tour through the cities of the northern states.
Watson’s Corners: Mrs. John Scott presented her husband with a young son on New Year’s Eve night. Mother and son doing well.
On Tuesday evening 30th December one of our most popular young men, W. H. Butler of Bathurst was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Moodie at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Alexander Moodie of the Scotch Line. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jas. Ross, B.D. in the presence of a large number of invited guests. The bride was assisted by her sister Mary Moodie. The groom was supported by his brother Joseph H. Butler. After congratulations the party repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous repast had been prepared for them.
Montgomery—Birth on the 1st Jan., Mrs. William Montgomery of Drummond, of a daughter.
Summerville—Birth, on the 2nd Jan., Mrs. Robert Summerville of Middleville, of a daughter.
Robertson—Birth, on the 5th Jan., Mrs. H. Robertson of Lanark Township of a daughter.
Dunham—Birth, on the 3rd Jan., Mrs. James Dunham of Lanark Township of a daughter.
Spalding—Birth, at Perth, on Wed., 14th Jan., the wife of Mr. James Spalding of a daughter.
McDonald-McGregor—Married, at Smith’s Falls on New Year’s Even, at the residence of the bride’s father by Rev. T. Nixon, Mr. Fred McDonald to Miss Jennie McGregor.
Dow-Bell—Married, at Grand Forks, Dakota on the 17th Dec., at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Mr. McGregor, Mr. Daniel Dow to Miss Nellie Bell, daughter of Mr. John Bell, Esq., formerly of Perth.
Watson-Robinson—Married, at the parsonage, by Rev. W. G. Henderson on the 13th Jan., Mr. Thomas Brown Watson to Mrs. K. Robinson.
Norman-Greer—Married, at McDonald’s Corners, on the 7th Jan., by Rev. A. McAulay, Miss Jane R. Norman of McDonald’s Corners to Mr. Samuel Wesley Greer of Drummond, son of Mr. William Greer of Drummond.
Richardson—Birth, at Balderson on the 21st inst., the wife of Mr. Thomas Richardson of a son.
Dawson-Cairns—Married, on the 21st Jan., at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. W. S. Jamieson, M.A., brother-in-law of the bride, Mr. S.T. Dawson of North Elmsley to Miss Maggie E. Cairns, second (?) daughter of Mr. Thomas Cairns, Esq., of Perth. (note, unsure of groom’s surname, could also have been Dorman.)
Barr-Bulloch—Married, at the residence of Mr. Duncan Gunn, on the 8th Jan., by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. Robert G. Barr of Darling to Miss Sarah Ann Bulloch, daughter of Mr. Henry Bulloch of Lanark Township.
McIntyre-Wesbrook—Married, at All Saints Church, Mt. Pleasant, on the 14th inst., by Rev. J. P. Curran, Mr. D.L. McIntyre of Winnipeg, Manitoba to Miss Alice Wesbrook, daughter of the late Mr. Mordecai (?) Wesbrook of Oakland, Ontario, formerly of Balderson.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The gentleman referred to in the following notice, D.L. McIntyre, formerly was of Balderson’s Corners. The article is taken from the Brantford Expositor of the 14th Jan. “Another of Brant County’s fairest daughters is to be transplanted to the Prairie Province. Alice Wesbrook of Oakland was married in All Saint’s Church, Mt Pleasant, this morning to Mr. D.L. McIntyre, business manager and half proprietor of the Winnipeg Tribune. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.P. Curran. The bride was assisted by Miss Snider of Brantford, cousin of the bride and the groom was supported by Mr. R. O. Snider of Delhi. The bride was given away by her brother Abram Wesbrook in the presence of a large number of invited guests. After the ceremony a reception was held at the house of the mother of the bride and the newly married couple left on the 5:30 train for Winnipeg via Chicago and St. Paul.
Deachman-Woods—Married, at the Manse, Lanark, on the 13th Jan., by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. John Deachman, Jr., to Miss Nellie Woods, daughter of Mr. Charles Woods, Esq.
Armstrong-Tatlock—Married, at the residence of the
bride’s father, Drummond, by Rev. W. G. Henderson of Perth, on the 28th
(?) Jan., Mr. John Armstrong to Miss Tillie Tatlock.
On Wednesday, 21st Jan. P.C. Dowdall, druggist, and ex-deputy (unreadable word) of Almonte, was married to Miss Annie E. Boyle, daughter of Mr. Patrick Boyle of the Irish Canadian, Toronto.
Dobbie-Bond—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Glen Tay, by Rev. R. L. M. Houston of Merrickville, on the 28th Jan., Mr. J. N. Dobbie of Lanark to Miss Eva Bond.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Glen Tay—A very pleasant occurrence took place at the residence of Mr. G. Bond, Glen Tay on Wed. evening, 28th Jan., on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. J. N. Dobbie, the young and popular proprietor of the Clyde Hotel, Lanark Village, to Miss Eva Bond, youngest daughter of Mr. G. Bond (unreadable word) carder in the Glen Tay Woolen Mill. The ceremony was performed about 6:00 pm by Rev. R. L .M. Houston of Merrickville. The bride was very becomingly attired in a costume of rose satin and was assisted by Miss Hattie Armstrong of Merrickville who was also very tastefully attired in a very becoming costume. The groom was supported by Osborne McLenaghan, son of Mr. N. McLenaghan, M.P.P. Supper was served after the marriage ceremony was performed when the newly married couple with a number of their many friends sat down to a repast of the very best style. The party afterwards amused themselves for a few hours when the bride and groom left for their home in Lanark.
Gardner-McIntyre—Married, at the residence of Mrs. D. McIntyre, Balderson, Mr. James F. Gardner of Perth to Miss Marjory McIntyre, by Rev. J. S. McIlraith on the 21st Jan.
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Balderson—On Wednesday evening of last week a large party of friends of the bride assembled at the residence of Mrs. Donald McIntyre of Balderson to witness the marriage of her eldest daughter Margery McIntyre to James Gardner of Perth. The ceremony took place at 6:00 pm and was performed by Rev. J. S. McIlraith, Presbyterian minister. After congratulations the party sat down to a grand repast. This was followed by a few hours of merry making and social festivities and the end came not until 3 or 4:00. The presents to the bride were numerous showing the popularity of her with the good people of Drummond and Bathurst.
Oso—A pleasant occurrence took place at St. Paul’s Church, Oso, on Wednesday, 21st Jan., being the celebration of the marriage of Mr. Alexander England to Sophia Sergeant, both of the Township of Oso. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. J. Bulton, assisted by Rev. A.W. Mackey of Ottawa. The bride was attired in a very nice costume of (unreadable words). She was accompanied at the altar by Sophia England while the groom was supported by Mr. John M. Sergeant, brother of the bride. After the ceremony they went to the residence of the bride’s father with their many friends where an abundant repast was partaken of after which they tripped the light fantastic until the wee small hours.
Ross—Birth, at Perth on Monday, 2nd Feb., the wife of Rev. James Ross, of a son.
McNaughton—Birth, on the 3rd Feb., the wife of Mr. Duncan McNaughton, 9th line Drummond, of a daughter.
Spalding—Birth, at Perth, on the 31st Jan., the wife of Mr. William Spalding, of a daughter.
Publow—Birth, at the 7th Line Bathurst, on the 1st Feb., the wife of Mr. George Publow, of a daughter.
Caldwell—Birth, at Darling on the 27th Jan., the wife of Mr. John Caldwell, of a son.
Somerville—Birth, at Lanark, on the 29th Jan., the wife of Mr. David Somerville, of a daughter.
Manahan—Birth, on the 30th Jan., the wife of Mr. James Manahan, Lanark Village of a daughter.
Lloyd—Birth, on the 2nd Feb., the wife of Mr. N.C. Lloyd, Lanark Village, of a son.
Walter V. Stanford, merchant, Renfrew, formerly of Perth, was married at Brockville last week to Mrs. Whelen, a former resident of Renfrew. Rev. Father Gauthier of Brockville performed the ceremony.
Hughes—Birth, at Bathurst on the (illegible date) Feb., the wife of Mr. John B. Hughes, of a daughter.
Rogers—Birth, at New Boyne, Ont., Thursday, 5th Feb., the wife of Mr. Alexander Rogers of a son.
McTavish—Birth, at Elmsley on Sunday, 17th Jan., the wife of Mr. Duncan McTavish, of a daughter.
Crozier-Kimberly—Married, on the 28th ult., by Rev. J. Follick, at the residence of the bride’s father, Ezrne Healey Crozier of the County of Brandon, Manitoba to Miss Kate Kimberly, third daughter of Mr. Nelson Kimberly of Bathurst.
The Grand Forks, Dakota Daily Herald of Jan. 29 contains a lengthy notice of the marriage of Minnie O’Connor of that town and formerly of Lanark Village to Mr. P.C. Trepauter (?), druggist of Grand Forks. A large number of valuable presents to the bride were given by her friends. It may also be interesting to note that the groom was presented with a beautiful chair by his bachelor friends.
Bulloch—Birth, at Lanark Township on the 10th Feb., the wife of Mr. Stewart Bulloch, of a daughter.
Bond—Birth, at Lanark Village on Sunday, 13th Feb., the wife of Jas. Bond, of a daughter.
Black-Greig—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. Mr. Edmundson, on Thursday, 5th Feb., Mr. W. H. Black, headmaster of the Pakenham school, to Miss Annie McLaurin Greig, daughter of the late Mr. Jas. F. Greig.
Greer-Norman—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Dalhousie by Rev. A. McAulay, on the 7th Jan., Mr. Samuel Wesley Greer of Drummond to Miss Jane R. Norman of Dalhousie.
Buffam—Birth, at Fallbrook on the 9th Feb., the wife of Mr. Henry Buffam, of a daughter.
McElligott—Birth, at Perth on Tues., 17th Feb., the wife of Mr. John McElligott of a daughter.
Publow—Birth, at Bathurst, on the 1st Feb., the wife of Mr. John Publow of a daughter.
Thompson-McKerracher—Married, at the residence of the bride’s sister, Drummond, on the 23rd (?) 25th (?) Feb., by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. George Thompson to Miss Bella McKerracher, both of Perth.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Wednesday evening a pleasant gathering of friends took place at the residence of Mr. James Ewart of Drummond to witness the marriage of Mr. George W. Thompson and Bella McKerracher of this town. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. G. Henderson, pastor of the Methodist Church here both bride and groom being members of the church choir. The bride was assisted by Mary Walker and the groom by C.A. Bowes(?).
James-Ramsbottom—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 18th Feb., by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. William James of Lavant to Miss Isabella Ramsbottom, daughter of Mr. John Ramsbottom, Esq., Lanark.
Bolger-Playfair—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. W. G. Henderson, on the (note, it says 31st Feb. but that cannot be, perhaps a type and it meant 21st or maybe 31st Jan.???), Mr. Samuel Bolger of Ramsay to Miss Mary Playfair of Bathurst, granddaughter of the late Col. Playfair of Her Majesty’s Forces.
Beal-Coles—Married, at Toronto, on the 16th Sept., by Rev. J.E. Starr, Rector, Elm Street Methodist Church, Mr. Charles A. Beal of Toronto to Miss Minnie Coles, eldest daughter of Mrs. J. Coles of Perth.
Templeton—Birth, at Belleville on the 25th 9?) Feb., the wife of Mr. R. Templeton, of a son.
Guthrie—Birth, at Pipestone, Manitoba on the 7th Feb., Mrs. Peter Guthrie (daughter of Mr. D. Campbell, Lanark) of a daughter.
Percy-Lockwood—Married, on the 10th Feb., by Rev. J. Weeks, Mr. Thomas Percy to Miss Amy D. Lockwood, both of Smith’s Falls.
Nixon-Stacy—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Perth by Rev. W. G. Henderson, on the 4th March, Joseph Edward Nixon of Toronto to Miss Minnie Stacy of Perth.
Ramsbottom-McNeely—Married, at St. James Church, Carleton Place, on the 24th Feb., by Rev. Arch. Elliott, Mr. William Ramsbottom of Forest to Miss Eliza McNeely, daughter of the late Mr. Jas. McNeely of Beckwith.
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On Tuesday, 24th Feb., William Ramsbottom of Lanark Township was married at Carleton Place to Lizzie McNeely of that town and on Thursday following left for the County of Grey where the groom has bought a farm. His sister, Mrs. James and husband when newly married, left for the same locality the same day. All will be neighbors in their new home. John Ramsbottom, the bride’s father, saw them off.
Warren—Birth, on Wed., 4th inst., the wife of Mr. Benjamin Warren, of a son.
Groom-McNaughton—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on Wed. evening 23rd Feb., by Rev. N. Campbell, B.A., Mr. George Groom of Toronto to Miss Eva McNaughton, youngest daughter of Mr. Daniel McNaughton, Esq., Elmsley.
McDougall-McPhail—Married, at St. James Church, Dalhousie, on the 4th March, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. John A. McDougall to Miss Carrie McPhail, daughter of Mr. Peter McPhail, Esq., Reeve of Lavant.
Blakeley-McQuat—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 4th March, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. Isaac Wolsley Blakeley of Assinilaus (?) to Miss Janet McQuat, daughter of Mr. David McQuat, Esq., of Dalhousie.
Shanks-Paul—Married, on the 11th (?) March, at the Manse, Lanark, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. Isaac Shanks of Bathurst to Miss Margaret Paul, daughter of Mr. Hubert (?) Paul, Esq., of Dalhousie.
McGonegall-Craig—Married, on the 11th March, at the Manse, Lanark by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. Andrew McGonegall of Lavant to Miss Almira Craig, daughter of the late Mr. Alexander Craig, Esq., Dalhousie.
McDonald—Birth on Thursday, 12th March, the wife of Mr. Jno. McDonald of the 6th Concession Bathurst of a daughter.
McLenaghan-Burns—Married, at McDonald’s Corners on Wed., 11th March, by Rev. J. S. McIlraith, Balderson, Mr. Osbourne McLenaghan, M.P.P. of Perth to Miss Minnie Burns of McDonald’s Corners.
Nichol-Scott—Married, at Morden on the 4th March, by Rev. H. J. Borthwaite (?), A.M., Mr. Archibald Scott Nichol of Plum Coulee to Miss Jessie Scott, youngest daughter of Mr. David Scott of Mt. City.
Green-McDonald—Married, on the 3rd March at the residence of John McDonald, S. Elmsley, Mr. William A. Green of Mouaomin (?) N.W. Territory to Miss Maggie H. McDonald of Smith’s Falls.
Downey-Downing—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father at Carleton Place on the 4th inst., by Rev. W. J. Crothers, M.A., Mr. Thomas A. Downey of Cannington, Manitoba to Miss Margaret Jane Downing daughter of Mr. John Downing.
Holliday-Crawford—Married, at Almonte on Friday, 13th March, by Rev. Mr. Grant, Mr. James Holliday of Perth to Miss Crawford of Almonte.
Cameron—Birth, on Thursday, 19th March, the wife of Mr. John Cameron, of a daughter.
Dowdall-Menzies—Married, at Westport on the 18th March, by Rev. Mr. Ross, Mr. James Dowdall to Miss Jane Menzies all of Sherbrooke.
Acheson-Grierson—Married, at the Elmsley manse, on Wednesday, 18th inst., by Rev. Neil Campbell, B.A., Mr. William R. Acheson to Miss Maggie Grierson, all of Burgess.
Lewis-Stewart—Married, at St. John’s Manse, Almonte on the 18th inst., by Rev. J. B. Edmonton, Mr. Alfred Lewis of Carleton Place to Miss Jane Stewart of Beckwith.
Fraser-Heron—Married, at Montreal on the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. Donald Grant, assisted by Rev. William Spaulding, B.A., Mr. William Foster Fraser of Pembroke to Miss Abigail Scott Heron, youngest daughter of the late George L. Heron.
Lightbody-Andison—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Drummond, on the 25th (?) 26th (?) March, by Rev. W. G. Henderson of Perth, Mr. William J. Lightbody of Beckwith to Miss Jessie (?) Jennie (?) Andison of Drummond. (Note, below looked more like Anderson)
Elsewhere in the same paper:
A large company of merry people assembled last Wednesday evening in the ple3asant home of Henry Anderson of Drummond to witness the nuptials of his daughter Jennie (?) Jessie(?) Anderson. The fortunate and happy young gentleman was William Lightbody of Beckwith. Rev. Mr. Henderson of Perth officiated and soon made the happy couple one. The assembly sat down to a banquet of a most tempting character and the young couple were launched into the sea of matrimony with many kind wishes.
Oso Station—A very happy event took place here last Wednesday when Ellen Jane McCharles and George McPherson were united in the happy bonds of matrimony. They were married at Christ Church by Rev. C. G. Hutten. The bride was attired in a green dress trimmed with lace. She was assisted by Maggie McPherson, sister of the groom while the groomsman was his cousin J. F. McPherson. There was a dance at the residence of the bride’s father where the rustic swains shook the foot till daylight appeared.
Blair-McIlquham—Married, on the 25th March, by Rev. James Wilson, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. William Henry of Fitzroy to Miss Isabella McIlquham, second daughter of Mr. Waler McIlquham, Esq., of Drummond.
Kane-Bowles—Married, at Perth on the 31st March, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. James Kane to Miss Annie Bowles, both of Perth.
Leaver-Neelin—Married, at St. James Church, Perth, by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of Perth, Mr. James W. Leaver to Miss Julia Ann Neelin, both of Smith’s Falls.
Tubman-Frizelle—Married, at St. Andrew’s Manse, Perth, by Rev. A. H. Scott, M.A., on Wed., 25th March, Mr. Thomas Tubman of Victoria, B.C., to Miss Alice M. Frizelle, of Goulbourn, County Carleton.
McQuitty-McInnes—Married, at the Parsonage, Perth, on the 1st April, by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. John McQuitty of Bathurst to Miss Euphemia McInnes, of Dalhousie.
On Monday, 30th March a marriage was solemnized in the Anglican Cathedral of Quebec between J. Rowlands of South Carolina and a son of the former proprietor of the Kingston News and Catharine Stuart Stevenson, daughter of the manager of the Quebec Bank, Quebec and granddaughter of the late Rev. Michael Harris of Perth.
Love-McIlraith—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 25th March, by Rev. J. S. McIlraith (cousin of the bride), Mr. Robert G. Love of Appleton to Miss Euphemia McIlraith, of Hopetown.
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Hopetown: Another of our esteemed young ladies has gone from our midst in the person of Phumia McIlraith who last Wednesday evening was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr. R. Love formerly of Lavant. The officiating clergyman was Rev. McIlraith of Balderson. The bride was assisted by Annie McIlraith and the groom by Jno. Love. The guests were numerous and as a token of the respect the bride received many useful and valuable presents. Among them was one given by the Hopetown Council R. T. of T. The young couple left on Friday for their new home in Appleton.
Miller—Birth, on Friday, 3rd April, the wife of Mr. A. W. Miller, 3rd Line Bathurst of a son.
Gamble—Birth, in Bathurst, the wife of Mr. Andrew W. Gamble of a daughter.
Robert Watt was married on the 14th March at Plevna by Rev. Mr. Coombs to Miss Laura Playfair, second daughter of Mr. Playfair of Plevna.
Peter L. Naismith, B.A., Ogden, Utah, arrived in Pembroke a short time ago and on Wednesday of last week was married to Annie McCormack one of the belles of that town. The service was performed by Rev. G. D. Byrne, Presbyterian minister.
Nagle—Birth, in North Elmsley on Sunday, 12th April, the wife of Mr. Joseph Nagle, Perth, of a son.
Allan—Birth, on Sat., 11th April, the wife of Mr. James Allan, Scotch Line, of a son.
Free—Birth, on Thursday, 9th April, the wife of Mr. William Free, Perth, of a daughter.
Couch—Birth, on Thursday, 2nd April, the wife of Mr. Richard Couch, 1st Concession Drummond, of a son.
Miller—Birth, on Friday, 3rd April, the wife of Mr. A. W. Miller, 3rd Line Bathurst, of a son.
Keays—Birth, on Friday, 10th April, the wife of Mr. William Keays, 2nd Concession Drummond, of a son.
Butler—Birth, on Thursday 9th April, the wife of Mr. George Butler of Oso of twin daughters.
McDonald-Lochead—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, 10th April, by Rev. J. S.. McIlraith, Mr. William McDonald to Miss Emma Lochead all of Brightside.
Donnelly—Birth, on 17th April, the wife of Edward Donnelly, 6th Line Bathurst, of a son.
Borrowman—Birth, on Tuesday, Mrs. James Borrowman, Drummond, of a daughter.
Legary—Birth, on Sat., 18th April, in Lanark, the wife of Mr. Robert Legary, of a son.
Doyle—Birth, at Perth, on the 22nd April, the wife of Mr. James Doyle, of a son.
Bellamy-Pewer—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 8th inst., by Rev. W. J. Crothers, M.A., Mr. Andrew A. Bellamy of Carleton Place to Miss Kale L. Pewer, daughter of Mr. Jas. Pewer of Appleton.
Willoughby-Watchorn—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, William Watchorn, Bellamy Road, Pakenham Township, on Tuesday, 14th April, by Rev. R. N. Jones, Mr. Isaac Willoughby of Pakenham to Miss C. Watchorn.
Tough-Junkins—Married, at the residence of the bride’s
father, Arnprior, on Wednesday, 15th April, by Rev. William Raney,
Mr. William B. Tough of Sudbury to Miss Hattie S. Junkins.
McDougall-McDougall—Married, at the Manse, Lanark, on the 22nd April, by Rev. Jas. Wilson, Mr. Peter McDougall to Miss Minnie McDougall, daughter of Dougall McDougall, Esq., of N. Sherbrooke.
James-Horn—Married, at the house of Emmanuel Kay, brother-in-law, Lanark, on the 29th April, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. John James to Miss Martha Horn of Middleville.
McQuat-Dobbie—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 29th April, by Rev. James Wilson, Mr. James McQuat of Dalhousie to Miss Charlotte Dobbie, eldest daughter of Mr. David Dobbie, Esq., 2nd Line Lanark.
Thornton—Birth, at Perth on the 6th May, the wife of Mr. John Thornton, of a daughter.
Welsh-Hall—Married, at Cornwall, St. Columbian Church, by Rev. Father Corbett on the 29th April, Mr. W. J. Welsh of Carleton Place to Miss Jessie Hall, second daughter of Mr. James Hall of Cornwall.
Crozier-Deaver—Married, on the 29th ult., at the residence of the bridegroom, by Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., Mr. George Crozier to Mrs. Mary Jane Deaver, all of Carleton Place.
Johnston-Tomlinson—Married, on the 28th ult., at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. D. McDonald, M.A., Mr. Thomas Johnston to Miss Martha Tomlinson, daughter of Mr. Thomas Tomlinson, all of Carleton Place.
Machan-Proven—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother on the 29th April, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. John N. Machan to Miss Isabella Proven, all of Dalhousie.
Robertson-Barker—Married, at Almonte on the 24th April, by Rev. Mr. Grant, Mr. Donald Robertson of Carleton Place to Miss Alice Barker of Almonte.
Lanark Links: Married, at the residence of Immanuel Keays at Lanark, John James to Mrs. Horn both of Middleville at 2:00 on Wednesday, 29th inst., by Rev. Mr. Wilson.
McFarlane—Birth, on the 12th May, the wife of Mr. James McFarlane, Lanark, of a son.
Young—Birth, on the 13th inst., the wife of Mr. Dennis Young, Glen Tay, of a daughter.
Lyle-Hunter—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Elmsley on Wednesday evening, 6th inst., by Rev. C. H.. Cooke, B.A., Mr. Amos Lyle to Miss Annie Hunter, daughter of Mr. Robert Hunter.
Page-Finlayton—Married, at St. Peter’s Church, Brockville, on the 30th April, by Very Rev. Archdeacon Bedford Jones, Mr. James Albert Page, Osgoode Hall, barrister-at-law, to Miss Olivia Cameron Finlayton, daughter of the late H.M. Finlayton, Esq., of Berlin, Ontario.
The marriage of Percy V. Greenwood, once organist at St. James Church here is announced at Houghton, Michigan to a Miss Gertrude Douglas.
Robinson—Birth, on the 20th inst., the wife of Mr. John Robinson, 3rd Line Bathurst, of a son.
Smith—Birth, on the 14th inst., the wife of Mr. James Smith, Perth, of a son.
Hornell—Birth, at Perth on the 3rd May, the wife of Mr. Hornell, of a son.
Healey—Birth, at North Elmsley on the 10th May, the wife of Mr. Robert Healey, of a son.
Keegan—Birth, at North Elmsley on the 10th May, the wife of Mr. Robert Keegan of a son.
Weir—Birth, at the 4th Line Bathurst, on the 3rd May, the wife of Mr. William Weir, of a son.
Trainer—Birth, on Thursday, 14th inst., the wife of Mr. John Trainer, Lanark, of a son.
McFarlane—Birth, on the 12th May, the wife of Mr. James McFarlane, Lanark, of a son.
Patterson—Birth, at the 3rd Line Bathurst, on the 12th May, the wife of Mr. James Patterson of a daughter.
Moulton—Birth, at Preston’s School House, Drummond, on the 4th May, the wife of Mr. Joseph Moulton, of a daughter.
Derbyshire-Adams—Married, on the 6th May, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J. B. Huff, Mr. Herbert A. Derbyshire to Miss Winifred Adams, all of Westport.
Bennett-Blake—Married at Delray on the 27th April, at the residence of her brother George Bennett, Mary Bennett, daughter of Mr. Noble Bennett of Almonte to Mr. Louis H. Blake of the same place.
From the East Grand Forks Review, Minnesota, 8th May, we learn of the marriage of Maggie Davidson once of this town and E. C. Playfair, formerly of Bathurst. The item reads: “One of those pleasant social events which always put the ladies in a flutter and which will even rouse us despondent old bachelors to a show of interest transpired at the residence of our merchant townsman S. S. Davidson Wednesday evening 6th May when his sister Maggie was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to E. C. Playfair one of the respected and energetic young men of this vicinity. The bride was given away by her brother S. S. Davison wile Bella Playfair was the bridesmaid and Dr. Leslie of Fisher witnessed the bows that made the happy couple one for life. The ceremony was performed by Rev. West of Fisher. The young couple departed to their future home two miles from this village on the same evening followed by the sincere good wishes of their many friends for a long and happy life.
Richards—Birth, on the 14th May, the wife of Mr. B. L. Richards, 4th Line Bathurst, of a daughter, 14 pounds.
Sullivan—Birth, at Perth, on Tuesday, 26th May, the wife of Mr. Jerry Sullivan of a son.
Campbell—Birth, on the 24th May, the wife of Mr. A. B. Campbell of Kingston of a daughter.
Hope—Birth, on Thursday, 21st May, the wife of Mr. William Hope, Minot, Dakota of a son.
Buffam—Birth, on Friday, 22nd May, the wife of Mr. William Buffam, Snow Road of a son.
Johnston-Lane—Married, at the residence of the bride’s uncle, 25th (?) May, by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. George Johnston, West Farnham, Quebec to Miss Maggie Lane of Montague.
Miner-Adams—Married, at Renfrew on the 20th May, by Rev. Mr. Campbell, Mr. C.(?) B. Miner of Cobden to Miss Georgie Adams of Carleton Place.
Perth Courier, June 5, 1891
Walker—Birth on Sunday, 17th May, the wife of Mr. W. H. Walker, St. George’s Lake, Oso Station, of a son.
McEwen—Birth, at Almonte on the 25th May, the wife of Mr. W. P. McEwen, The Gazette, of a daughter.
Irvine—Birth, at Perth on Tuesday, 2nd June, the wife of Mr. William Irvine of a son. (note, unsure of surname.)
Ireton—Birth, at Drummond Centre on Sunday, 24th May, the wife of Mr. Thomas Ireton, of a son.
Way-Green—Married, on the 27th May, by Rev. A.A. Scott, M.A., Mr. D. A. Way, Carleton Place to Miss E. Green, Almonte.
Consitt-Lee—Married at St. Vincent’s Church, Bathurst by Rev. T.P. O’Connor, P.P., on Tuesday, 2nd June, Mr. George A. Consitt, Esq., Solicitor, Perth, to Miss Marjory Lee, daughter of Mr. Edward Lee, 3rd Concession Bathurst.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
On Tuesday our townsman G. A. Consitt, solicitor, was married to Miss Margery A. Lee in St. Vincent’s Church, Bathurst. The bride is a daughter of Edward Lee of that township. The bride received many elegant and costly presents. The guests numbered about 40 or 50 and later sat down to a sumptuous wedding dinner.
The residence of Mr. J.M.O. Cromwell was the scene on Thursday morning of a joyous event of the marriage of his daughter Lizzie Cromwell to Norman M. Riddell, Carleton Place, merchant. The Rev. James Ross, B.D., Knox Church, performed the ceremony.
Fraser-Caldwell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Lanark, on Wednesday, 3rd June, by Rev. Colcleugh, Mr. D. M. Fraser, Almonte, barrister, to Miss Rebecca Caldwell, second daughter of the late Boyd Caldwell, Esq., Lanark Village.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
Lanark Village was the scene of a pardonable bit of social excitement caused by the marriage of one of its fairest daughters Reba Caldwell to Mr. D. M. Fraser of Almonte, barrister. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s mother Mrs. Boyd Caldwell, and was performed by Rev. Mr. Colcleugh, Congregational pastor. The bridesmaids were Maggie Caldwell, sister of the bride and Bella Fraser, sister of the groom. Robert Patterson, solicitor, Carleton Place, and Henry Francis of Pakenham were the groom’s best men. The bridal couple drove to Perth where they took the train on their wedding journey.
Tennant-Watt—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 26th May, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. William R. Tennant, to Miss Jennie Watt, daughter of Mr. Alexander Watt, Esq., Clerk of the Township of Darling.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The “Boyd’s” correspondent of the Carleton Place Herald furnishes the following item: “We give particulars this week of the marriage of Jennie Watt of Darling to William Tennant. The happy event took place at the residence of the bride’s father in Darling on Tuesday afternoon at 3:00. Miss Eva Tennant acted as bridesmaid and Mr. James Watt as best man. Nothing was lacking on the occasion to make all happy and beautiful. The bride was attired an a cashmere of the richest hue and most exquisite pattern. A crown of roses, white as lilies, adorned her forehead. In the evening the happy party drove to the residence of the newly married couple where a luscious repast awaited them. After that, enjoyment prevailed into the wee small hours.”
Perth Courier, June 12, 1891
Franke—Birth, at Renfrew on the 31st May, the wife of Mr. Jas. A. Franke, bandmaster, of a daughter.
Riddell-Cromwell—Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Perth, on the 4th inst., by Rev. James Ross, B.D., Mr. Norman M. Riddell, merchant, Carleton Place to Miss Elizabeth Cromwell, daughter of Mr. J. M. O. Cromwell, Esq.
Tovey-Rainboth—Married on Wednesday, 3rd June, at St. Paul’s Church, Aylmer, Quebec by Rev. Father Beauchamp, Mr. James Tovey, only son of the late Mr. Edward Tovey, Esq., Perth, to Miss Mary L. Rainboth, third daughter of Mr. George Rainboth, Esq., “Spruce Grove”, Aylmer Road.
Aikenhead-Blair—Married, on Wednesday, 3rd June, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. James Wilson, St. Andrew’s Church, Lanark, Mr. Matthew McFarlane Aikenhead of Ramsay to Miss Rebecca Blair, second daughter of Mr. George Blair, 11th Concession Drummond.
McFarlane-McLaren—Married, by Rev. M.D.M. Blakeley, on Wed., 3rd June, Mr. James D. McFarlane to Miss N. McLaren, daughter of Mr. William R. McLaren, Ross, Renfrew.
Charles-Beavis—Married, at Barberton, South Africa on the 31st March, at the residence of H. D. Spring, by Rev. J.G. Benson, Mr. Joseph Henry Charles (formerly of Perth) to Miss Annie Louisa Maud Beavis.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
From the Barberton, South Africa News of the 4th April, we learn of the marriage of Joseph Charles, son of Mr. John Charles of this town which took place on the 31st March, the bride being Miss Annie Beavis of London, England.
Shaw-Condie—Married, at the bride’s home, Manotick, on Wed., 3rd inst. Mr. George Shaw, druggist to Miss Barbara Condie, Smith’s Falls.
Cowan-Lewis—Married, at St. Paul’s Church, Almonte on the 1st June, by Rev. G. J. Low, M.A., Mr. James Cowan of Arnprior to Miss Emma Lewis of Almonte.
Lowe—Birth, at Scotch Corners, Drummond on the 6th June, the wife of Mr. Andrew Lowe, of a son.
McLellan—Birth, on the Scotch Line, 11th June, the wife of Mr. K. McLellan of a daughter.
Magee—Birth, at Merrickville on Monday 8th inst., the wife of Mr. G. B. Magee, of a daughter.
Noonan—Birth, at Perth on the 12th June, the wife of Mr. James Noonan of a son.
Caldwell—Birth, on Sat., 13th inst., the wife of Mr. William Caldwell, Lanark, of a son.
Palmer—Birth at Sheffield, County Addington, on the 11th June, the wife of Mr. Lewis Palmer, of a daughter, thirteen and one half pounds.
Traill-Caldwell—Married, at the Manse, Middleville, on the 19th June, by Rev. Joseph Andrew, Mr. James Traill to Miss Elizabeth Caldwell, daughter of Mr. Alexander Caldwell all of Darling.
Noonan-Dewill—Married, on Wed. 10th June at St. Vincent's Church, Bathurst by Rev. Father T. P. O’Connor, Mr. George Noonan, son of Mr. James Noonan to Miss Dewill daughter of Mr. John Dewill both of Bathurst. (note, unsure of bride’s surname.)
McLenaghan-Andison—married, on Wed., 10th June, 2nd Line Drummond, by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. Nat. McLenaghan to Miss Richalden(?) Andison.
Poole-McEwen—Married, at 57 Winchester Street, Toronto, at the residence of D. MacMillen, Esq., barrister, 10th June, by Rev. William Patterson of Cooke’s Church, Mr. James Poole of Toronto to Miss Emma McEwen, eldest daughter of Mr. Archibald McEwen, Esq., of Ottawa.
Elsewhere in the same paper:
The marriage notice of James Poole of Toronto, formerly of Perth, appeared in the Daily Globe Thursday of last week. His bride is Emma McEwen of Ottawa.
McGarry-McGowan—Married, on Wed., 17th inst., at St. John’s Church, by Rev. Father Duffus, Mr. Patrick James McGarry of Drummond to Miss Minnie McGowan of Bathurst.
Perth Courier, June 26, 1891
Young—Birth, at Lanark the wife of Mr. Jas. Young, on Friday, 19th, June, of a daughter.
Cohen—Birth, at Lanark on Thursday, 5th June, the wife of Mr. Abel Cohen of a son.
Miller—Birth, at Lanark on Monday, 15th June, the wife of Mr. William Miller, of a daughter.
Tysack—Birth, on Monday, 15th June, 4th Line Bathurst, the wife of Mr. William Tysack, of a daughter.
Patterson-Featherstone—Married, at the Methodist Parsonage, Perth, on the 24th June, by Rev. W. G. Henderson, Mr. Edmund Patterson, North Elmsley to Miss Lizzie Featherstone of Goulbourn.
Leake-Jarvis—Married, at St. John’s Church, by Rev. Rural Dean Nesbitt, assisted by Rev. W. Moore of Lyndhurst on Wed. morning, 17th June, Miss Blanche Jarvis, third daughter of Mr. W. H. Jarvis, Esq., Smith’s Falls to Rev. J. Leake, of Grand Valley, Ontario.
Rivet-Rolleau—Married, at St. Francis de Sales Church, by Rev. Father Stanton, on Tuesday, 16th June, Miss Theresa Rolleau, second daughter of Mr. Horace (?) Rolleau, to Mr. Rivet, all of Smith’s Falls.
McGillivray-Cullen—Married, at North Elmsley at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. Wm. Blair, on Wed., 17th June, Miss Eleanor Cullen to Mr. Ezra McGillivray of Smith’s Falls.
Kalem-Parker—Married at “Maple Grove”, Aylmer, Quebec at the residence of the bride’s parents, on the 16th June, by Rev. Alexander Magee, B.A., Aylmer, Rev. J. T. Kalem, B.A., the Manse, Dunbar, Ontario, to Feodore Ann Ayton Parker, 2nd youngest daughter of Mr. Harvey Parker, Esq., “Maple Grove”, Aylmer, Quebec.
Moffatt-Conners—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, 17th June, by Rev. W. J. Crothers, M.A., Mr. Robert L. Moffatt to Miss Emma Conners, daughter of Mr. Jacob Conners, all of Carleton Place.
Skead-Mackay—Married, on Tuesday, 18th June, at St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, Wallace, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, by Rev. H. B. Mackay, pastor, Mr. George Skead, railway contractor, son of the late Mr. Robert Skead, Esq., lumber merchant of Ottawa, to Miss Madge Mackay, third daughter of the officiating clergyman.
Grant-Gourlay—Married, at Oakleigh, on the 17th inst., by Rev. John McLaren, Carp, assisted by Rev. John Gourlay, M.A., Ottawa, uncle of the bride, Mr. Robert Henry Grant, Esq., Hazeldean, Goulbourne, to Miss Sarah Maria Gourlay, daughter of Mr. William Gourlay, Esq., of Huntley.
On Wed., 10th June, St. Vincent de Paul’s Church in Bathurst was the scene of a happy event, namely the marriage of Miss Sarah J. DeWitt, daughter of Mr. John DeWitt to Mr. George Noonan of Bathurst. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father O’Connor assisted by Rev. Father Killien(?). The bride was becomingly attired in light fawn satin and was attended by her sister Tena. The groomsman was the brother, James A. Noonan.
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